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Portugal Resident26 Jun

Clean up

A volunteer clean-up operation is to be held at Manta Rota beach at the entrance of the Ria Formosa natural park on October 24 and 25 to rid the area The post Clean up appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Open day

An open day is being held at the Quinta Fonte do Bispo country hotel and rural tourism site in Tavira tomorrow (Saturday) with free samples from the new menu and The post Open day appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

News Review: Venezuelan earthquake response, sovereign wealth cynicism & dating in Portugal

In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & monthly special guest Paul Rees look at: Portugal dispatches rescue team to Venezuela Hotel run by Portuguese in Venezuela ‘collapses with countless people inside The post News Review: Venezuelan earthquake response, sovereign wealth cynicism & dating in Portugal appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Vale do Lobo: The perfect place for a ‘playcation’ this summer

‘Playcations’ – where families opt for active experiences, hobbies and play as part of their holidays – are one of the hottest trends this season and at the Algarve’s prestigious The post Vale do Lobo: The perfect place for a ‘playcation’ this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Vale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’

Vale do Lobo will bring a taste of Portugal’s popular summer festivities to the resort on Saturday, July 11, with the first edition of the Vale do Lobo Arraial, combining The post Vale do Lobo launches its first traditional Portuguese ‘Arraial’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Portugal dispatches rescue team to Venezuela

Portugal is preparing to send a 50-member emergency response team to earthquake-hit Venezuela “as quickly as possible”, while TAP Air Portugal has confirmed that one of its flight crews remains The post Portugal dispatches rescue team to Venezuela appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Hotel run by Portuguese in Venezuela ‘collapses with countless people inside it’

With many more hours needed for authorities to get a full picture of the death toll and casualties in Venezuela’s two earthquakes, Madeira’s regional governor has already described a hotel The post Hotel run by Portuguese in Venezuela ‘collapses with countless people inside it’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Daft Punk tribute show heads to Algarve beach club

Fans of electronic music are in for a nostalgic summer night as internationally acclaimed tribute act Daft Funk Live brings the music of Daft Punk to the Algarve for the The post Daft Punk tribute show heads to Algarve beach club appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Portuguese psychologist tries to board flight with 50 rounds of ammo in rucksack

A Portuguese psychologist has been detained at an airport in Indonesia after trying to board a flight with 50 rounds of ammunition in her rucksack. The ammo was detected during The post Portuguese psychologist tries to board flight with 50 rounds of ammo in rucksack appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Faro launches free summer fitness programme

Residents and visitors to Faro will once again be able to take part in free outdoor fitness sessions this summer as the municipality launches the 2026 edition of its Verão The post Faro launches free summer fitness programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Jun

Algarve tourism associations to merge in bid for stronger industry voice

Two of the Algarve’s leading tourism associations are set to merge in a move aimed at strengthening the region’s representation and influence within Portugal’s tourism industry. The Algarve Association of The post Algarve tourism associations to merge in bid for stronger industry voice appeared first on Portugal Reside

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Ombria Algarve celebrates first anniversary with summer festival

Ombria Algarve will mark the first anniversary of the opening of its resort with a public celebration featuring live music, food, wellness experiences and outdoor entertainment. The event, titled A The post Ombria Algarve celebrates first anniversary with summer festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Brazilian hospitality brand Fasano to open first Portugal hotel in Cascais

One of Brazil’s most prestigious hospitality brands is set to enter the Portuguese market with a luxury hotel and residential development in Cascais. The Fasano Group has announced plans to The post Brazilian hospitality brand Fasano to open first Portugal hotel in Cascais appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jun

AP Eva Senses launches summer jazz and bossa nova concert series in Faro

AP Eva Senses Hotel in Faro has launched a summer programme of jazz and bossa nova concerts, offering residents and visitors a series of live music evenings overlooking the city’s The post AP Eva Senses launches summer jazz and bossa nova concert series in Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Contemporary gastro pub opens in Vale do Lobo

A brand-new contemporary pub and gastro bar has arrived in the Algarve this summer, as The Wolf by Vale do Lobo opens its doors at the legendary resort. With a stylish setting The post Contemporary gastro pub opens in Vale do Lobo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Beach Fest returns to Ferragudo this July for 16th edition

Every summer has its traditions, and for many people in the Algarve, the Beach Fest at Club Nau, in Ferragudo, is one of them. Returning this July 10-12, this year The post Beach Fest returns to Ferragudo this July for 16th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses”

Albufeira’s controversial Code of Conduct, introduced a year ago to tackle “inappropriate” behaviour by tourists, appears to be having the desired effect, according to the municipality. However, local authorities now The post Albufeira to review behaviour code after year of “fewer tourist excesses” appeared first on Po

Portugal Resident23 Jun

W Algarve pairs with Van Zellers for inaugural wine dinner

The W Algarve is launching a new series of wine-focused dining experiences with the debut of its Sommelier’s Table at the hotel’s VINO restaurant on Friday, July 3. The inaugural The post W Algarve pairs with Van Zellers for inaugural wine dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Loulé seeks “cleaner, safer” Vilamoura

Loulé Municipal Council is stepping up efforts to keep Vilamoura clean, safe and attractive as the Algarve prepares for the peak summer tourism season. Municipal officials, business owners, security forces The post Loulé seeks “cleaner, safer” Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Chinese airline launches direct Beijing-Lisbon route

Beijing Capital Airlines has launched a new direct route between Beijing and Lisbon. The inaugural flight departed Beijing Daxing International Airport on Monday and landed in Lisbon later the same The post Chinese airline launches direct Beijing-Lisbon route appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jun

Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week

The Algarve’s first inland river beach to receive Blue Flag status is set to open this week, marking a significant milestone for tourism and leisure facilities in the region’s interior. The post Algarve’s first inland Blue Flag river beach opens this week appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jun

MIMO Café brings traditional Portuguese flavours to Pine Cliffs Resort

Guests arriving at the Algarve’s Pine Cliffs Resort, in Albufeira, can now enjoy a taste of Portugal from the moment they step into the lobby, following the opening of the The post MIMO Café brings traditional Portuguese flavours to Pine Cliffs Resort appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Tribute band brings Queen’s greatest hits to Vale do Lobo this summer

One of Vale do Lobo‘s most popular summer events is coming up next month as Queen Sensation bring an open-air tribute to the legendary British rock band to the resort’s The post Tribute band brings Queen’s greatest hits to Vale do Lobo this summer appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jun

Silves unveils new ‘window to the mountainside’ photo spot

Visitors to Silves have a new place to stop, take in the view and snap a photograph. The Algarve municipality has unveiled a large wooden swing overlooking the surrounding countryside, The post Silves unveils new ‘window to the mountainside’ photo spot appeared first on Portugal Resident .